If you can’t pay the full $60–$80 for a lifetime license:
Hackers and cybercriminals know that people looking for free software often let their guard down. They will take a legitimate AdGuard installer, inject it with a Trojan or spyware, and upload it to a file-sharing site as a "Cracked Version." When you install this version, it might block ads, but in the background, it could be:
AdGuard offers several legitimate pathways to access its premium features without an immediate payment.
: If you suggest at least 5-10 filtering rules that are approved and added to the official filters, you can request a free license by emailing st@adguard.com with your GitHub username.